Under the counter, say (7)

I believe the answer is:

illegal

(Other definitions for illegal that I've seen before include "Outlawed" , "Such an immigrant" , "Not lawful" , "Not in conformity with law" , "Contraband" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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